McLain, Paula

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When the Stars Go Dark

This melancholy but gripping tale uses backstory and flashbacks to propel the mystery forward. Part suspense, part self-discovery tale, this first attempt at crime fiction from historical fiction author McLain (The Paris Wife) is hard to resist. Fans of the author’s other works will not be disappointed.
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Love and Ruin

Recommend to adventure fiction and travel writing fans as well as historical fiction readers. ["A must-have for all public libraries that should be a book group favorite": LJ 3/15/18 starred review of the Ballantine hc.]
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Love and Ruin

A must-have for all public libraries that should be a book group favorite, especially when paired with Gellhorn's own writings such as A Stricken Field or The Face of War. [See Prepub Alert, 12/4/17.]
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Circling the Sun

Fictional biography is a hot commodity right now (think Melanie Benjamin or Nancy Horan), and McLain's The Paris Wife was a book group darling. Expect nothing less for this intriguing window into the soul of a woman who refused to be tethered. [See Prepub Alert, 1/5/15.]
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Paris Wife

McLain's fictional account of the real-life marriage between Hadley Richardson and Ernest Hemingway shares a similar pacing, attention to detail, and intimacy among characters as Rideout's description of Ruth and Mallory's marriage...
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The Paris Wife

Colorful details of the expat life in Jazz Age Paris, combined with the evocative story of the Hemingways' romance, result in a compelling story that will undoubtedly establish McLain as a writer of substance. Highly recommended for all readers of popular fiction. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 9/1/10.]
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